Reduce your risk of dementia. Your brain is your most valuable asset. Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you are young, old or in between. However, it is particularly important once you reach middle age as Read more

This is a series of 10 factsheets that have been developed to raise awareness about different mental health issues among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The information in the factsheets was adapted from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Read more

This paper overviews the three concepts of social participation, their methods of measurement and their associations with health in older adults. We present a model of social participation that incorporates all three concepts of social participation and their effects Read more

This plan sets a 20-year vision for mental health and wellbeing in SA, focussing on state-wide strategic directions over the next five years. It is not only about mental illness, but aims to shift the focus to a whole-of-person, Read more

The CADDY Project – a Dementia Friendly Community initiative : supporting meaningful community participation for people living with memory loss The CADDY model was conceptualised by the local Dementia Action Group, a work group of the Positive Ageing Taskforce, Read more

Service providers are expected to adopt a wellness approach in their service delivery practices

This guide helps service providers understand the concepts and principles of wellness, reablement and restorative care approaches in services delivered under the Commonwealth Home Support Read more

The Australian Government is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is one of our most important priorities.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency has an important role working across governments to Read more

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.

Wellness Wheel The Mission of the National Wellness Institute (NWI) Multicultural Competency Committee is to support NWI with increasing inclusiveness by advancing multicultural competency within wellness best practices, and to assist with the development of knowledge, awareness, and skills Read more

The My Aged Care Assessment Manual (the Manual) is designed to drive good practices in the assessment of older people’s support needs and eligibility for Commonwealth subsidised aged care services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and/or types Read more